2018 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · LS18 OSK

The vehicle presented for its most recent DVSA MOT on 1 June 2026 and achieved a Pass, though the test recorded four advisory items relating to tyre condition, front anti-roll bar linkage wear, and a rear brake binding issue. Looking at the broader history, the Aygo has now enjoyed six consecutive passes since 2021, with the previous four tests returning entirely clean results. The sudden appearance of multiple advisories on this latest examination, after several defect-free years, is a clear indicator that the vehicle is entering a phase where wear-related items are beginning to surface. While not yet at failure level, this trend warrants attention, as several of these defects will naturally progress with continued mileage and calendar ageing. With 35,276 miles recorded across eight years, the Aygo has covered an average of approximately 4,410 miles annually, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age and type. Such modest usage suggests either primarily short urban journeys, a second-car role, or potentially extended periods of standing between uses. Mechanically, low annual mileage is a mixed picture. While engine and drivetrain wear may be modest given the limited distance travelled, components that degrade with calendar time rather than use, such as rubber boots, bushes, brake discs, and coolant, are still subject to ageing regardless of how few miles the odometer shows. Given the advisory items recorded at the 2026 test, a prospective buyer should perform a targeted physical inspection and careful test drive. The tyre advisories for cracking and perishing on all four corners suggest the original or long-standing tyres have reached the end of their safe service life; rubber compounds harden and crack with age regardless of tread depth, so all four tyres should be replaced irrespective of remaining tread, and the wheels inspected for any kerbing damage that may have been masked by the perished sidewalls. The advisory regarding worn front anti-roll bar linkage bushes indicates that the small connecting pins and rubber bushes that link the anti-roll bar to the damper assemblies have begun to deteriorate; on a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling from the front suspension over bumps, particularly when turning into kerbs or driving over uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or looseness through the steering. The near-side rear service brake binding advisory suggests the brake caliper slider or piston may be sticking slightly, likely from corrosion given the low usage; on the road, the vehicle may pull slightly to one side under braking or exhibit uneven rear tyre wear, and a handbrake efficiency check should be performed on an incline. Beyond the advisories, the age and low-mileage profile of this Aygo demands attention to several time-based service items that do not appear in MOT records. The 12-volt battery, now eight years old, is almost certainly due for replacement and should be load-tested, as a weak battery can cause electrical faults and starting issues. All brake discs should be physically inspected for corrosion pitting and lipping, particularly the rear discs which may have developed surface rust from infrequent use, potentially leading to brake shudder or juddering under heavy braking. Engine coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil should be regarded as overdue on age alone; brake fluid in particular is hygroscopic and should be renewed every two to three years to maintain boiling point and corrosion protection within the ABS modulator. Finally, a thorough inspection underneath the vehicle for fluid leaks from the ageing engine and gearbox seals is advisable, along with verification that the service book has been stamped at the correct twelve-month or ten-thousand-mile intervals to confirm the timing chain and oil changes have been attended to at proper intervals.